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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu

Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she…

06.06.2025
A new lifeline for the world’s coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet and the lifeblood of a thriving ocean. Yet without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could die by 2050. Fortunately, reef guardian Theresa Fyffe has…

05.06.2025
Why Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia changes war forever | Ian Bremmer

Ukraine’s surprise drone strike deep inside Russia damaged billions of dollars’ worth of irreplaceable military aircraft and marks a major milestone in the ongoing conflict. Political scientist Ian Bremmer breaks down how the Ukrainians pulled…

04.06.2025
Beyond the Talk: Lei Cheng in conversation with TED Talks Daily

“ I marvel at every little freedom that we have. Because for three years and two months, it was all brutally taken away from me,” says Australian journalist Lei Cheng. In 2020, Lei was wrongfully detained…

03.06.2025
What I learned about freedom in a secret Chinese prison | Lei Cheng

Accused of leaking state secrets, journalist Lei Cheng was imprisoned in China for more than three years, where she was detained in tight quarters and kept under constant supervision. “Freedom is wasted on the free,”…

03.06.2025
Can AI help us speak with wolves? | Jeffrey T. Reed

Why do wolves howl? With the help of AI, we’re getting closer to an answer. Linguist and software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed shares his research on wolf sounds in the wild, revealing the surprisingly complex…

02.06.2025
Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human

Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why…

01.06.2025
How do you take the right risks? A photographer and brand builder answer | David Suh and Molly Graham

How do you find the courage to take risks — and succeed? Portrait photographer David Suh and brand builder Molly Graham explore the challenges of building confidence, navigating setbacks and learning to embrace the real…

31.05.2025
Beyond the Talk: Lei Cheng in conversation with TED Talks Daily

“ I marvel at every little freedom that we have. Because for three years and two months, it was all brutally taken away from me,” says Australian journalist Lei Cheng. In 2020, Lei was wrongfully detained…

30.05.2025
How to build in space — for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw

Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest…

30.05.2025